Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Black vs Vetiver

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 862 ratings analysed

Cerruti 1881 Black

Cerruti

4.08333 votes

Rank #3,823 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vetiver

Roja Dove

4.36529 votes

Rank #319 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cerruti 1881 Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Cerruti 1881 Black2/7

Vetiver5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver
Community sentiment: Vetiver
Longevity: Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Vetiver
Value for money: Cerruti 1881 Black
Versatility: Cerruti 1881 Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cerruti 1881 BlackCerruti

VetiverRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 333 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerVetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

333 votes

69%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerVetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityVetiver

SillageVetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

oud50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeLavenderPepper

Heart2-3.5 hrs

NutmegCedarCaraway

Base5-7 hrs

MarzipanAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverOakmossCedarLabdanumPepperCarawayGuaiac WoodCelery

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cedar, Caraway and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Cerruti 1881 Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

Men56

Unisex39

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,823

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#319

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerVetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Black takes a surprisingly clever turn away from traditional barbershop citrus colognes. The opening hits immediately with sharp bitter orange, aromatic French lavender, and cracked black pepper. There is an initial two-minute blast of dry alcohol lift before the oils melt into your skin. As the brisk cit…

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Roja Dove Vetiver is a polished, spicy vetiver with a bright citrus lift at the top and a drier, earthier base underneath. It opens sharp and elegant, then settles into creamy woods, moss, pepper, and a slightly dirty green facet. It often reads refined, mature, and quietly assertive. Reviews praise the quality and st…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cerruti 1881 Black or Vetiver?

Vetiver takes 5 of 7 categories. Cerruti 1881 Black is rated 4.08/5 from 333 votes; Vetiver is rated 4.36/5 from 529 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vetiver for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Black or Vetiver?

Vetiver lasts longest (Vetiver 82/100, Cerruti 1881 Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Black or Vetiver?

Vetiver projects furthest (Vetiver 70/100, Cerruti 1881 Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Black and Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cedar, Caraway and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cerruti 1881 Black or Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerruti 1881 Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Cerruti 1881 Black is the stronger pick. Cerruti 1881 Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Black and Vetiver?

Cerruti 1881 Black has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lavender and Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cedar and Caraway, a base of Marzipan, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Vetiver has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Labdanum.